East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 178 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
An in-person meet at Star Wing Taproom with a 5k on local fields and trails, plus a live DJ, loaded fries and drinks available.
A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.
A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.
A functional fitness race in Bedford on 30 August 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions.
Charity walking and running event on 30 Aug 2026 with approx 9.5 and 4.5 mile narrative-route courses, unmarked and hosted by Mid Essex Casuals.
Self navigation trail races in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km; entry includes a voucher for a bacon or veggie sausage sandwich.
September 2026
A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.
A muddy obstacle-course run in Brentwood with 5 km and 1.5 km options, achievable obstacles, finisher medals and post-race wash-downs.
A women only muddy obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex covering 5 km with varied obstacles, wash facilities, a finisher medal and an inclusive, non competitive format.
An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.
An inaugural off road half marathon through Donyland Woods, Friday Woods and nearby countryside on Sunday 6th September. Entries were handled online and the event is listed as sold out with 26 entrants.
A community 10 km road race in Takeley held each September, with a 1 mile children's fun run, chip timing, medals and technical shirts.
A flexible, timed lap event at Grafham Water themed on Fire. Runners choose how many 5.3 km laps to complete on mainly tarmac and gravel paths and receive a bespoke finishers' medal.
Evening 10 km trail run at Trifarm on mostly off road public footpaths and bridleways, part of a four race 2026 series with GPX route and on site parking.
Pitsea Running Club presents the Crown to Crown event at Westley Heights Country Park on Wednesday 9 September 2026, listed as part of the club's upcoming events.
A 50 km ultra on 12 September 2026 following the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, passing Roman sites and South Norfolk villages. Limited to 250 places and licensed by the Trail Runners Association.
Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.
A charity ultramarathon along the Thames from Upminster to Southend offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes on mainly tarmac and hard trails. Organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK with checkpoints and on-course medical support.
A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.
An 81 mile ultra on the John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire, run as a single loop to be completed within 24 hours with 1,219 metres of ascent and seven aid stations.